Amber wind warnings, indicating possible danger to life, are in place in parts of the United Kingdom (UK) as trains, flights, and ferries have been cancelled and thousands have been left without power. This is as Storm Bram brought heavy rain, strong winds, and unseasonably mild temperatures to large parts of the UK.
Forecasters say gusts could reach 90mph (145 km/h). There are also yellow wind warnings in place across Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales, as well as in northern and south-west England.
Reports say the storm has brought exceptionally mild air to the country, with some regions registering temperatures as high as 16C (60F) – significantly higher than the December average of 5-9C.
It has been learnt that several ferry routes on the west coast of Scotland have been cancelled or disrupted.
ScotRail announced that some trains in the north west would finish early and said there would be speed restrictions and delays in other parts of the country.
The Met Office issued an amber warning for very strong and disruptive winds in northwest Scotland between 16:00 and 23:59 on Tuesday.
